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The Whakapapa Unit at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has embarked on a new project to bring to light the Ngāi Tahu heroes of World War I (WWI). Allanah Burgess, Whakapapa Projects Advisor, described those who served in WWI as unspoken heroes of the tribe. “We often acknowledge contemporary Ngāi Tahu heroes but we don’t…

A major new visitor hub housing the Department of Conservation, Franz Josef Glacier Guides (owned by Ngai Tahu Tourism and part-owned by Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio) , Glacier Hot Pools, i-SITE Franz Josef and a café has opened in the village of Franz Josef. Built and owned by Ngāi Tahu Tourism, the building – Te…

Ngāi Tahu Property has taken out two awards at the 2016 Property Council of New Zealand Industry Awards. Winning best in category for the Health and Medical Property Award and the Urban Land Developments Award. David Kennedy, Chief Executive, Ngāi Tahu Property, says the awards are a reflection of the hard work that Ngāi Tahu…

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu handed over 480 pounamu taonga to the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Paralympics New Zealand during a ceremony in Christchurch today (Friday, June 17). New Zealand Olympic Chef de Mission, and triple Olympian, Rob Waddell and Paralympic Chef de Mission Ben Lucus flew to Christchurch and received the pounamu on…

Last night Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere, Tā Mark Solomon, was awarded a prestigious Kea honour in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of Aotearoa and our country’s international standing. Tā Mark received a Kea World Class New Zealand Award, which celebrates the work of New Zealanders who make outstanding contributions to the country’s social…

Ngāi Tahu Tourism is delighted to announce a new scholarship, Te Pia Tāpoi, for Ngāi Tahu students. Ngāi Tahu Tourism Chief Executive Quinton Hall says the scholarship is an exciting opportunity for Ngāi Tahu students who are studying towards a tourism qualification. “We are looking for the future stars who can see the potential…

The medal dominance of Team Aotearoa at the Va’a World Waka Ama Sprint Championships has been described as a ‘black wave’. Aoraki Matatū paddler Craig Pauling (Ngāi Tahu – Taumutu), says the Tahitian media commented frequently on the New Zealanders performance. “People kept talking about a ‘black wave’ because Tahiti had never been beaten at…

The new Te Whenua Hou Community Committee is working hard to create an environment where Ngāi Tahu Farming employees and their families feel more socially connected to each other and to their wider communities. The group, which had its first meeting in March, aims to be the voice of the Te Whenua Hou community, and…

Congratulations to the Proprietors of Rakaia Incorporation, who have been named winners of the dairy section of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award for 2016. This is the first time in the award’s 83 year history that a South Island dairy farm has this award. The winning Proprietors of Rakaia Incorporation…